Title :
Automated synthesis of current-memory cells
Author :
O´Connor, Ian ; Kaiser, Andreas
Author_Institution :
IEMN-ISEN, Lille, France
fDate :
4/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The switched current circuit technique allows mixed-signal integrated circuits including data-converters and filters to be fabricated in a conventional CMOS process. ASIMOV, described in this paper, is a computer-aided design tool to support the systematic design of such circuits. It is capable of topology selection and sizing of current memory cells from a set of user specifications, Analytical models, coupled with numerical optimization guided by a heuristic rule-base, are used for fast response time. Models for the most commonly used cells are implemented
Keywords :
CMOS memory circuits; circuit CAD; integrated circuit design; mixed analogue-digital integrated circuits; switched current circuits; ASIMOV; CMOS process; automated synthesis; computer aided design; current memory cell; data converter; filter; mixed signal integrated circuit; switched current circuit; Analytical models; CMOS process; Circuit topology; Coupling circuits; Delay; Design automation; Filters; Integrated circuit synthesis; Mixed analog digital integrated circuits; Switching circuits;
Journal_Title :
Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
